Emily Ratajkowski became internationally famous as a model and music-video star before moving into film. Her acting credits include Gone Girl, I Feel Pretty, and We Are Your Friends. | © Anton Capital Entertainment/Working Title Films
Known as "The Body," Elle Macpherson was one of the world's most famous models before branching into acting in the '90s. Her credits include Sirens, The Mirror Has Two Faces, and a recurring role on Friends. | © Roadshow Film Distributors/Buena Vista International
Cameron Diaz was already a successful fashion model when she was cast opposite Jim Carrey in 1994's The Mask. Despite having no previous acting experience, she made an immediate impression and went on to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars. She has featured prominently in the Shrek film series and Charlie's Angels. | © Dark Horse Entertainment/New Line Cinema
Tyrese Gibson first gained attention as a model and singer before transitioning to acting. His screen career took off with roles in Baby Boy and, more notably, the Fast & Furious franchise, where he became known for playing Roman Pearce. | © Universal Pictures
Milla Jovovich began modeling as a teenager and appeared on the covers of major fashion magazines. She also pursued acting, eventually becoming best known for the Resident Evil franchise and action-heavy roles such as The Fifth Element. | © Constantin Film/Davis Films/Impact Pictures
Rebecca Romijn became famous as a Sports Illustrated model and Victoria's Secret model before moving into acting. Her breakthrough came as Mystique in X-Men, a role that helped establish her beyond the modeling world. | © 20th Century Fox/Marvel Entertainment
Tyra Banks became one of the world's most recognizable supermodels before extending her talents into television and acting. She appeared in movies including Higher Learning and Coyote Ugly, while also landing a memorable role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. | © Columbia Pictures
Ian Somerhalder started modeling at a young age and worked for major fashion brands before turning his attention to acting. He later found fame through roles in Lost and The Vampire Diaries, where he played the fan-favorite Damon Salvatore. | © CBS Television Studios/Warner Bros. Television
Brooke Shields was a model as a child before she became an actress. Her modeling work made her famous at a young age, while movies such as The Blue Lagoon and Endless Love turned her into a major silver-screen star. | © PolyGram Pictures/Universal Pictures
Before becoming an Oscar-winning actress, Charlize Theron worked as a model after moving from South Africa to Europe. She eventually relocated to Los Angeles and pursued acting, with The Devil's Advocate and Mighty Joe Young helping establish her career before Monster transformed it. She last appeared in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. | © Roth Films/Universal Pictures
Cara Delevingne became one of the biggest models of the 2010s before making acting a major part of her career. She has appeared in Paper Towns, Suicide Squad, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, and Only Murders in the Building. | © EuropaCorp
Ashton Kutcher began his career as a model after being discovered at a modeling competition in Iowa. He eventually moved into acting, landing his breakout role as Michael Kelso on That '70s Show before becoming a major film and television star. | © The Carsey-Werner Company
Diane Kruger began her career as a model in Europe, working with major fashion houses before shifting her focus toward acting. She later gained international recognition through her stellar performances in Troy, National Treasure, and Inglourious Basterds. | © The Weinstein Company/Universal Pictures
Monica Bellucci began modeling to help pay for law school before eventually turning toward acting. Her film career includes Italian, European, and Hollywood productions such as Malèna, The Matrix Reloaded, and Spectre. | © Medusa Film/Miramax Films
Gal Gadot worked as a model and won the Miss Israel title in 2004 before pursuing acting. She initially appeared as Gisele Yashar in the Fast & Furious franchise before becoming globally famous as Wonder Woman in the DC films. | © Warner Bros. Pictures/DC Films
The worlds of modeling and acting have always overlapped, but looking good in front of a camera doesn't necessarily mean someone's able to give a convincing performance. Still, plenty of models have managed to make the transition from fashion campaigns and magazine covers to movies and TV shows. That said, here are 15 models who successfully made the jump and became major Hollywood stars.
